Tennis coach · Fort Myers, FLCoach Josh
Private Tennis CoachCoach Josh
Trains in Fort Myers
Works with all age groups
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
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Get to know Josh
Take your game to the next level! Wings UP!
In order to grow the game of tennis, we must help the current and future generation enjoy this lifetime sport for years to come! My passion is to help you reach whatever goals you have in tennis, whether it is a junior player aiming to become a state champion or become a collegiate athlete, to former players looking for a great cardio workout or adult USTA players looking for an advantage to get to Nationals! I also enjoy introducing the sport to beginners of all ages, as long as they are willing to laugh along the way.
How I can help you improve
The most important part of coaching is to connect with the player/athlete. Find something that works, a style of communicating, a common passion, a WHY. Once we have a connection we can work together to try and reach whatever goals they have. If they know I have their best interest in mind, we can build together!
A typical training session
Depending on what goals a player has, we can structure a plan around how to best reach them. We will always:
Warmup drills/basket feeding-15 minutes
Skill building/strategy or technique-15 minutes
Specific stroke/technique-15 minutes
Drill game/point play-15 minutes
I will build out a lesson plan based on your needs and wants.
Career & accomplishments
I have coached, taught, and worked in all areas of the tennis industry. From recreational beginner adults and juniors to high school boys and girls teams, to national elite junior players, to elite collegiate programs and back to tiny tots and red ball. No player is too good nor not good enough to be on the court. Wings Up and Fly like an Eagle!
Best coach I ever had
I was lucky enough to have both parents in the tennis industry for over 45 years! Both had very unique experiences in the sport, and had the good fortune of traveling the world, coaching professionals and creating lifelong friendships. If I could pick one coach that I admire and try to emulate, its actually a football coach, the great Nick Saban. I believe he cares about the player first, creates a relationship of trust and then he builds the athlete on and off the field.
What athletes & parents should know
I'm very passionate about sports, football, baseball, tennis, etc. I enjoy being able to give back advice, professional expertise on the game that has given me so much. I will do my best to make our time together something to look forward to each week, whether its a competitive session or just fun cardio outdoors.
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